The 34-km Hoa Binh-Moc Chau Expressway whose construction began on September 29 is expected to pave the way for the northwestern region to grow further.
Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Quach Tat Liem, and leaders of the provincial Department of Transport, and Da Bac districts inspect the progress of the project.
Hoa Son Bridge, one of the key works of the project.
With a total investment of nearly 10 trillion VND (407 million USD) and many important items, the project is considered the biggest of its kind in Hoa Binh province. Xa Van Dam, a resident in Cao Son commune, Luong Son district, said he and others look forward to the project and hope that it will bring about new opportunities to locals. "Therefore, we fully support the compensation and land clearance efforts,” he said.
The project’s highlight is 1.2-km Hoa Son Bridge with its main cable-stayed span stretching 550m, the longest in Vietnam, and its tower standing at 187m, the highest in the country. The expressway is expected to meet transportation needs by connecting key economic and political centres with northwestern provinces, as well as economic zones, national tourist areas, and industrial parks. Notably, it will lay the groundwork for the formation of the Hoa Binh - Son La - Dien Bien Expressway.
Hoa Binh province’s economy posted an impressive Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate of 12.67% in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 12.76% year-on-year increase, the highest rate recorded since the beginning of the current tenure, according to the provincial Statistics Office. This robust growth reflects years of strategic groundwork and sets a strong foundation for the province’s annual growth target of over 10%.
With a focus on cash crop farming with science - technology application and brand building, Lac Thuy district is gradually increasing production value, improving people's life quality, and laying the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development.
In recent years, the economic development model "Hoa Binh Earthworm Farm” run by Mr. Bui Van Dang in Co Giua Hamlet, My Thanh Commune (Lac Son district) has not only brought stable economic value but it is also environmentally friendly, helping to protect and reduce pollution, contributing to the construction of a green and sustainable agriculture.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
